Bill Text: HI HR19 | 2023 | Regular Session | Amended

Hawaii House Resolution 19 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Designating February 24, 2023, As "remember Ukraine Day In Hawaii".

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-30 - Resolution adopted in final form. [HR19 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2023-HR19-Amended.html

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.R. NO.	19
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023		H.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 24, 2023, AS "REMEMBER UKRAINE DAY IN HAWAII".

WHEREAS, on February 24, 2022, the military forces of Russia under the command of President Vladimir Putin attacked its peaceful neighboring country of Ukraine with an unprovoked invasion, with the aim of undermining the freedom of the Ukrainian people and subverting global movements for democracy; and

WHEREAS, people all over the world were deeply moved by the tragic loss of human life, intentional targeting of Ukrainian noncombatants and massive destruction inflicted upon Ukraine as a result of Russia's aggression; and

WHEREAS, the invasion of Ukraine is a dangerous development that has far-reaching implications, especially in how aggressive regimes that are at odds with freedom or democracy treat weaker neighbors; and

WHEREAS, the United States of America's and the rest of the free world's diplomatic, ideological, and most importantly, moral response to the invasion of Ukraine sets a precedent, and countries like the People's Republic of China are closely observing that response as they express their territorial ambitions for the Republic of Taiwan; and

WHEREAS, this body is concerned about the possibility of new conflicts, escalations, and crises in the Indo-Pacific region that may result if weakness is perceived in the Western world's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and therefore believes freedom-loving people everywhere must condemn aggression and land grabs; and

WHEREAS, the people of the State of Hawaii stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, as the military conflict there affects us all and represents a symbolic conflict between democracy and tyranny, in which we must all stand for the rights of our fellow human beings; and

WHEREAS, during the 2022 General Assembly of the Hawaii Government Employees Association, Resolution 1, "Urging the Hawaii State Legislature to Show Solidarity with the People of Ukraine Against Russian Aggression by Declaring February 24, 2023 as 'Remember Ukraine Day in Hawaii'" was introduced and passed with unanimous consent; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2023, that February 24, 2023, be designated as "Remember Ukraine Day in Hawaii"; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States of America; President of Ukraine; U.S. Representative to the United Nations; U.S. Secretary of State; Governor of Hawaii; and Hawaii Government Employees Association.

Report Title:

Remember Ukraine Day in Hawaii